Writing Equations

Question 1

The equation is 50 + one-half m = 120 . Which statement should Marta say that will communicate the correct equation? Select all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fifty more than half the number of the oranges is one-hundred-and-twenty.; The sum of fifty and half the number of oranges is the same as one-hundred-twenty.

Question 2

Marta told Maribel “The sum of fifty and half the number of oranges is the same as one-hundred-twenty.” Maribel wrote 50 (one-half) + m = 120 What is her error?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The should be multiplied by m.

Question 3

Marta’s fruit stand sold x oranges on Thursday and twice as many on Friday. All together, on both days, she sold 108. Which bar diagram represents the equation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Marta’s fruit stand sold many oranges on Thursday and twice as many on Friday. All together, on both days, she sold 108. Which equation represents the problem?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x + 2x = 108

Question 5

Maribel was working at the fruit stand and had to find how much change to give a customer. The customer bought 11 oranges at $0.65 each and paid with a $10 bill. Use c to represent the amount of change and choose the correct equation. ✔ 11(0.65) + c = 1011(0.65) = 10 + c-10 + c = 11(0.65)10(0.65) + c = 11

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ 11(0.65) + c = 10

Question 6

The weight of a mandarin orange is about 6 ounces. A basket that weighs 4 ounces will hold m mandarin oranges, the total weight is 70 ounces. Which equation represents the basket of oranges?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

4 + 6m = 70

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